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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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